Miele T 679 Ci User manual

Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 679 Ci
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before Q
installing or using the machine
to avoid the risk of accident,
or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 04 950 470

Contents
Guide to the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to dry correctly
Hints on saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Switching on and loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting additional options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
After drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Altering a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Electronic system lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programmable functions
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Activating and storing in the memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Contents
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the fluff filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Emptying the condensed water container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning the condenser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Problem solving guide
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
After sales service
Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Future updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Adjusting the adapter strips to the height of adjacent drawers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Fitting the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Fitting the plinth facia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
External condensed water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Contents
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Guide to the appliance
General view
1Supply cable for electrical connection
2Condensed water container and control panel
3Door
4Drain hose for condensed water (if fitted)
5Four height-adjustable screw feet
Guide to the appliance
4

Control panel
b“I-On/0-Off” button
for switching the appliance on and off.
When the machine is switched on, the
drum light will come on as you open
the door.
c“Door” button
to open the door/cancel a programme.
This button does not stay pressed in.
dDisplay
fulfills several functions:
– shows how long the programme still
has to run;
– with “Delay start”, shows the delay
period until the programme will begin;
– shows the programmable functions
selected.
e“START”button
starts a drying programme.
The indicator light:
– flashes to indicate that the pro-
gramme can be started;
– remains on once the programme has
commenced.
f“Delay start” button
The start of the programme can be de-
layed for up to 24 hours.
gAdditional option buttons
Indicator lights: on= option selected
off= option not selected
hProgramme selector
can be turned clockwise or anti-clock-
wise.
The light ring will go out in the following
circumstances:
– if the machine has been switched on
for several minutes but no pro-
gramme has been selected or
started;
– once the programme has been fin-
ished for several minutes.
iSequence indicator and check
lights
Please consult the section “Problem
solving guide” for the check lights.
Guide to the appliance
5

Caring for the environment
Disposal of packing
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials
which are environmentally friendly for
disposal and can normally be recycled.
Rather than just throwing these ma-
terials away, please ensure they are of-
fered for recycling.
Disposal of your old
machine/appliance
Old machines/appliances contain ma-
terials which can be recycled. Please
contact your dealer, your local waste
collection centre or scrap merchant
about potential recycling schemes. En-
sure that the machine/appliance pres-
ents no danger to children while being
stored for disposal. See the appropri-
ate advice in the “Warning and safety”
instructions.
Caring for the environment
6

Warning and safety instructions
Please read the operating instruc-
tions before using the tumble dryer
for the first time. They contain im-
portant information about the safety,
use and maintenance of the
machine. This will avoid the risk of
accidents and damage to the ma-
chine. Keep these operating in-
structions in a safe place and en-
sure that new users are familiar with
the content. Pass them on to any fu-
ture owners of the machine.
Correct usage
The tumble dryer is only intended
for drying fabrics which have been
washed in a water solution and are
marked on the manufacturer’s wash
care label as being suitable for tumble
drying.
Any other applications may be dan-
gerous. The manufacturer is not liable
for damage resulting from improper
use or operation.
Do not let small children play with
the machine and its controls or
operate it. Please supervise its use by
the elderly or infirm.
Technical safety
Check for visible external damage
before installation.
Do not install or operate a damaged
machine or appliance.
Before connecting the machine, en-
sure that the connection data on
the data plate (fusing, voltage and fre-
quency) matches the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a quali-
fied electrician.
The electrical safety of this ma-
chine can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and
national regulations. It is most import-
ant that this basic safety requirement is
regularly tested by a qualified electri-
cian. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system.
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Unauthorised repairs could result in un-
foreseen dangers for the user, for which
the manufacturer cannot accept respon-
sibility. Repairs should only be under-
taken by a Miele approved engineer.
In the event of a fault, or for clean-
ing purposes, the machine is only
completely isolated from the electricity
supply when:
– the plug is withdrawn, or
– it is switched off at the mains, or
– the mains fuse is withdrawn.
Warning and safety instructions
7

For safety reasons, do not use an ex-
tension cable. There is a danger of
overheating.
Faulty components must only be
exchanged for Miele original spare
parts. Only when these parts are fitted
can the safety standards of the ma-
chine be guaranteed.
Use
Do not install the machine in a
room where the temperature may
drop below freezing, as temperatures
below zero could damage the machine.
Frozen condensed water in the pump,
hose and condensed water container
could also lead to damage.
If the water is drained externally
through the drain hose instead of
being collected in the condensed
water container, make sure the drain
hose is securely attached if you hang it
in a sink or basin to avoid the hose slip-
ping and the water causing damage.
Condensed water is not drinking
water. It can cause health prob-
lems in people and animals.
Always close the door after use to
avoid the danger of:
– someone leaning on the door which
could cause the machine to tip;
– children climbing into the machine or
hiding objects in it.
There is a danger of fire with fab-
rics which:
– contain rubber, foam rubber or rub-
ber-like materials;
– have been treated with inflammable
cleaning agents;
– have been splashed with hair lac-
quer, hair spray, nail varnish remover
or similar;
– also padded items (eg cushions,
jackets) which have been damaged,
as the padding could fall out and
catch fire.
Warning and safety instructions
8

Using accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by
Miele. If other parts are used, guaran-
tee, performance and product liability
claims may be invalidated.
Disposing of your old machine
Before discarding an old machine,
unplug it and render the plug use-
less. Cut off the cable directly behind
the appliance to prevent misuse.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infesta-
tion by cockroaches or other vermin,
pay particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any dam-
age which may be caused by cock-
roaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the appliance guarantee.
Warning and safety instructions
9

Brief instructions
Brief description
Programmes are selected by turning
the programme selector and can be
supplemented by pressing the addi-
tional option buttons.
Press the “START” button to begin a
programme.
The indicator lights in the sequence dis-
play (on the right hand side of the con-
trol panel) show which stage has been
reached in the programme.
The Sensitive system automatically ad-
justs drying to suit the water quality
and ensure more precise results.
The Novotronic controls measure and
register the conductivity of the water
and compensate for variations to
achieve a uniform residual moisture
level.
The automatic reversing action turns
the drum clockwise and anti-clockwise
to loosen the laundry and prevent
uneven drying, ensuring good results.
Once the required degree of dryness is
achieved, the laundry is allowed to cool
down.
At the end of the programme the anti-
crease action period begins. The drum
turns intermittently to reduce the forma-
tion of creases and folds.
Programmable functions can be used
to select or de-select some of the addi-
tional options and introduce further
functions. These combinations can be
stored in the machine’s memory and
called up.
Please read the sections on “Warn-
ing and safety” and “Notes on
laundry care”.
1Switching the machine on and
loading the laundry
Switch on by pressing the “I-On/0-
Off” button.
Press the “Door” button to open the
door.
Place the laundry loosely in the drum.
Swing the door shut but do not slam
it. Do not push on the door to shut it.
2Selecting a programme
Turn the programme selector to the
drying level you require.
3Selecting additional option(s)
Press the buttons to switch addi-
tional options on or off as required.
4Starting the programme
Press the “START” button.
Brief instructions
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Notes on laundry care
Before drying, check the drying sym-
bol on the textile care label.
Significance of symbols:
q= Dry at normal temperature
r= Dry at low temperature
(also push in the “Low temperature”
button if required)
s= Do not tumble dry
t= Can be tumble dried
If no symbol is featured, dry at your own
risk applying the following principles:
Cotton and minimum iron items should
be dried in the appropriate programme
(see programme charts).
For delicate fabrics, eg acrylic, select
"Minimum iron" and also press the "Low
temperature" button.
The following fabrics should not
be dried in a tumble dryer:
– Woollens and wool blends
These fabrics tend to become matted
and shrink. These fabrics can, how-
ever, be partially dried using the
“Woollens hand care” programme.
– Down-filled items*
The fine fabric interior tends to
shrink, depending on the quality.
– Pure linen*
These items should only be ma-
chine dried if specified as suitable
by the manufacturer on the textile
care label, as the surface of the fab-
ric may otherwise “roughen”.
* Linen and down-filled items can,
however, be partially dried using
the “Smoothing” programme.
Notes:
Some woven and loopknit materials
(eg T-shirts, cotton jersey material)
have a tendency to shrink, depending
on their quality, and this is often made
worse by over-drying. When purchas-
ing woven materials, it is advisable to
take their shrinkage properties into ac-
count.
Starched washing can be dried in the
tumble dryer. In order to achieve the
usual finish, double the amount of
starch should be used.
Minimum iron shirts or blouses in 100%
cotton may crease badly, depending
on the quality and weave. Try drying
these items using the “Hand iron” set-
ting but if this is unsatisfactory use the
"Smoothing" setting, then hang the gar-
ments on a hanger to dry.
Minimum iron fabrics tend to crease
more, the larger the drying load, particu-
larly when the weave of the fabric is very
fine. The load should be reduced to
1.5 kg or, if necessary, to 1 kg.
New dark-coloured fabrics should be
dried separately from light-coloured
fabrics to avoid colours running.
Notes on laundry care
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How to dry correctly
Hints on saving energy
Make sure that your laundry has
been thoroughly spun at the highest
appropriate spin speed before
drying. Spinning at 1600 rpm, for
example, saves approximately 30%
energy and time compared with 800
rpm.
Load the full amount of laundry ac-
cording to the programme chosen
(see “Programme chart”) for the
most economical drying related to
the size of the load. Make sure that
the drum is not over- or under-
loaded.
As far as possible, sort fabrics for:
– the type of fibre or weave
– the degree of drying required
– similar size of items
– the moisture content after spinning.
This will help towards an even drying
result.
Ensure the room is well ventilated.
1Switching on and loading
Fasten duvet covers etc to prevent
small items from being rolled up in-
side them.
Do up zips and tie fabric belts and
apron strings.
Press the “l-On / 0-Off” button.
Press the “Door” button and open
the door.
Make sure there is no washing
detergent dispenser among the
laundry, as this could melt and dam-
age the machine and the laundry.
Load the laundry very loosely into
the drum.
Do not overload the drum. Over-
loading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry and
give a disappointing drying result.
Shut the door with a light swing but
do not slam it. Do not push on the
door to shut it.
Important: Please check that items
of laundry cannot be trapped by the
door, as this will cause damage to
the fabric.
How to dry correctly
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2Selecting a programme
Turn the programme selector to the
programme required.
See the “Programme chart” for a de-
scription of each programme.
COTTONS; MINIMUM IRON; Wool-
lens hand care; Smoothing
The length of the programme is deter-
mined by the electronics according to
each load.
TIMED drying
The length of the programme is freely
selectable:
Turn the programme selector to
TIMED DRYING.
Press the “Timed drying” button re-
peatedly until the required time ap-
pears in the display.
Times are chosen in the following
stages:
–i5 minutes up to 30 minutes:
in 5-minute stages
–30 minutes up to 2hours:
in 10-minute stages.
– If the “Timed drying” button is held
in, the time will automatically run up
to 2hours, beginning at i5 minutes.
3Selecting additional options
One or more additional options can
now be switched on or off.
If required, the delay start option can
be selected.
See the “Additional options” and “Delay
start” sections for further information.
4Starting a programme
Press the “START” button.
The drying stage reached display will
indicate which drying stage the pro-
gramme has reached.
The memory function:
If the memory function has been acti-
vated, the machine will automatically
call up the additional options selected
for the previous programme. The indi-
cator lights will indicate which options
are selected and, if using timed drying,
the programme length selected last
time will appear in the display. For fur-
ther details on the memory function,
please see the section “Programmable
functions”.
How to dry correctly
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"Clean out airways" indicator light
This indicator light shows that the dryer
is not working most efficiently or econ-
omically.
The causes of this check message can
be:
– the fluff filters in the door and the
door opening are blocked;
– the condenser unit is blocked.
After drying
When the drying programme has fin-
ished the “Anti-crease / finish” se-
quence indicator light comes on.
Press the “Door” button to open the
door.
Remove the laundry.
Make sure that the drum is empty.
If items are left in the dryer, they
could be damaged by overdrying
when the dryer is next used.
After every cycle remove the fluff
from
– the fluff filter in the door
– the filters in the door opening
(See the section on “Cleaning and
care”).
Empty the condensed water con-
tainer (where there is no external
drainage of the water). See the sec-
tion on “Cleaning and care”.
Close the door and switch off the ma-
chine after each use.
Press the “l-On / 0-Off” button to
switch off.
How to dry correctly
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Additional options
Additional options can be switched
on or off by pressing the relevant but-
ton before the start of a programme.
Indicator lights:
–on= additional option switched on
–off= additional option switched off
It is not possible to activate additional
options which are incompatible with the
basic drying programme selected. The
indicator light will go out when the op-
tion button is released.
If an inappropriate combination of op-
tions is selected (eg “Short” and “Low
temperature”) only the option that was
selected last will be activated.
Timed drying
For selecting the length of a TIMED
DRYING programme.
Anti-crease
Once a programme has ended the
drum will turn at regular intervals to
prevent the laundry from settling into
creases and folds.
Short
The programme running time is re-
duced.
– For drying fabrics that are not deli-
cate.
Low temperature
The drying temperature is reduced.
– For delicate fabrics (drying symbol
r), eg acrylic.
The programme running time is in-
creased.
Buzzer
An audible tone sounds repeatedly
at the end of a programme during
the Anti-crease/Finish phase.
The volume of the buzzer can be ad-
justed:
1Select the programme.
2Press the “Buzzer” button
(the “Buzzer” indicator light will come
on) until the desired volume is
achieved. The pitch of the buzzer will
change at the same time.
3Release the “Buzzer” button and start
the programme.
Additional options
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Programme chart
Programme Fabric type maximum
load(2) Special notes
COTTONS
Extra dry Multi-layered fabrics, not
thoroughly dried with
“Normal +”
5 kg Do not dry jersey wear in the
Extra dry programme –
tendency to shrink.
Normal + Mixed load of cotton fabrics,
eg towelling, jerseywear, ie
single and multi-layered
fabrics
5 kg –
Normal (1) Load of similar fabrics (jersey
wear, flannelette sheets,
towelling).
5 kg If fabrics are too damp,
select “Normal +”.
Hand iron rCotton or linen fabrics (eg
table linen, bedlinen,
starched laundry etc)
5 kg –
Hand iron rr (1) 5 kg If fabrics are too damp to
hand iron, select Hand iron r.
Machine iron Cotton or linen fabrics,
including starched laundry,
for machine ironing
5 kg The laundry should be rolled
up to prevent it from drying
out until it can be ironed.
(1) Note for Test Institutes: These are the programmes that should be tested according to the EN
61121/A11 Standard.
(2) Weight of laundry when dry
Programme chart
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Programme Fabric type Maximum
load (2) Special notes
MINIMUM IRON
Normal+ Minimum iron items which are
made of synthetics or blended
fabrics, (eg pullovers,
dresses, trousers) which are
not dried adequately in the
“Normal” programme
2.5 kg Spin minimum iron fabrics for at
least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before drying
Normal (1) Minimum iron shirts, Table cloths
etc made of blended fabrics, (eg
cotton/synthetics) .
2.5 kg
Hand iron Minimum iron shirts, Table
cloths etc made of blended
fabrics, (eg cottons and
synthetics), which are still to
be hand ironed
2.5 kg
TIMED DRYING
Warm air Individual items, (eg bathing
costumes, bath towels, tea
towels)
5 kg –
Multi-layered fabrics whose
layers have different drying
characteristics
Cool air Items which are only to be
aired
5 kg –
Special care programmes
Woollens
hand care
Woollen fabrics 1 kg To refresh and fluff up woollen
garments quickly.
Remove garments immediately
at the end of the programme.
Do not repeat. Woollen fabrics
are not dried completely by this
programme.
Smoothing Minimum iron items made of
cotton, blended fabrics or
synthetics
2.5 kg Smooths out creases resulting
from the spin cycle in the
washing machine.
Remove garments immediately
at the end of the programme
(1) Note for Test Institutes: These are the programmes to be used when testing according to the EN
61121/A11 Standard
(2) Weight of the washing when dry
Programme chart
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Display
Various pieces of information are
shown in the display:
- the length of time a programme still
has to run (time left);
- the length of programme selected
for timed drying;
- the number of hours selected for the
delay start option;
- programmable functions as they are
switched on or off.
Time left indicator
Once a programme has started, the
electronics calculate how long the pro-
gramme will last and the following sym-
bols: === ... -== ... appear in the display.
After approximately a minute the length
of the programme will appear and a
countdown in minutes will commence.
The time left can vary with each pro-
gramme because it is dependent on
several factors:
– the quantity, type and residual mois-
ture of the various items in the load;
– variations in electrical current;
– the surrounding temperature.
The time left should therefore only be
regarded as an estimate. However, to
make this estimate as precise as
possible, the machine has intelligent
electronics that are capable of “learn-
ing”. During the first 10-15 programme
cycles, the electronics will monitor your
individual laundry load patterns and
adapt accordingly.
Each load should ideally be made
up of items of the same size. The
time left will vary more if items are of
very different sizes. In this case the
time may stop counting down
shortly before the end of the pro-
gramme, (see the "Problem solving
guide").
Display
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Delay start
Once a programme has been se-
lected, the start can be delayed from
30 minutes (30) up to 24 hours (24h).
Select a programme.
Press the “Delay start” button re-
peatedly until the required time ap-
pears in the display:
–uptoi0h in 30-minute stages.
–fromi0h up to 24h in 1-hour stages.
Press the “START” button.
The chosen time will be counted down:
–from24h to i0h in 1 hour stages;
– less than i0h in 1 minute stages.
Approximately 1 minute after the pro-
gramme starts the time left will appear
in the display.
To cancel delayed start
Press the "Delay start" button re-
peatedly until 24h appears in the dis-
play. Then press "Delay start" once
more. Both the display and the
"Delay start" indicator light go out.
"Delay start" is now cancelled;
or, if you have already pressed the
“START” button, switch the machine
off using the “I-On/0-Off” button.
Delay start
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Altering a programme
Once a programme has started, no
programme change or additional op-
tions will be accepted.
If the programme selector is turned to
a different programme after a pro-
gramme has begun, the “Drying” indi-
cator light will flash. The programme
originally selected will continue to run
as normal. The indicator light will go
out when the selector is returned to its
original position.
To cancel a programme
Open the door or switch the machine
off.
To select a different pro-
gramme
Turn the programme selector to “Fin-
ish”.
– The “Anti-crease/Finish” indicator
light will flash by itself to indicate that
the programme has been cancelled.
Turn the programme selector to the
drying level required.
Switch additional options on or off as
required.
Press the “START” button.
To open the door during a pro-
gramme to add or remove
garments
Cancel the programme by:
Pressing the “Door” button and open-
ing the door.
– Items can now be added or removed
early.
Restart the programme by:
Closing the door.
Pressing the “START” button.
– The programme will restart.
– The time left shown in the display
may now vary from the actual drying
time.
If there is a power cut, TIMED
DRYING programmes have to be re-
started once the power supply is re-
stored.
Altering a programme
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